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    3/03/2024 4:27 AM  #1

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    There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    New rear taillights kit come as six pieces flush mount turn signal. Has anyone else here seen them before?

     

    3/03/2024 6:16 AM  #2

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    https://longscustoms.com/products/gen-1-mustang-tail-light-kit-flush-mount

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    3/03/2024 6:17 AM  #3

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang



    I want to get some special bezels made for to go around the taillight lenses.

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    3/03/2024 6:20 AM  #4

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    3/03/2024 6:25 AM  #5

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang


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    3/03/2024 8:18 PM  #6

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    I guess, if you are into destroying the classic look of an early Mustang, they will gladly relieve you of your money. While I think it looks good, I could never bring myself to do that radical of a modification to a classic car.

    Every one that gets a set makes the original ones that much more valuable.

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    3/03/2024 11:55 PM  #7

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    Where do you plan on getting gas into your tank? All I see it the trunk latch.

    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
     

    3/04/2024 8:13 AM  #8

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    True74yamaha wrote:

    New rear taillights kit come as six pieces flush mount turn signal. Has anyone else here seen them before?

     
    The issue now is that I can’t unsee that.
    As for the price . . . . 👎👎👎

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    3/04/2024 10:40 AM  #9

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    Is that one of the mustangs you have been working on Tyler? Lights are interesting, fer myself, just can't see  spending that much money on lights is all.

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    3/04/2024 11:15 AM  #10

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    It's not as bad as a lot of the stuff that's out there, but not my cup of tea.

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    3/04/2024 12:12 PM  #11

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    its clean looking but if the fuel filler is in the trunk then so are the gas fumes.

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    3/04/2024 2:57 PM  #12

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    You old timers...
    ...destroying the classic look of an early Mustang...
    ...The issue now is that I can’t unsee that...

    Is it really that bad?

    To me it resembles the 67-70 rear panel look of the Mustang, which to me those years look is pretty dang nice. Butt, the 65-66 taillights are iconic,  and those pics show all the mods done in black, which makes them stand out. Me, I wouldn't do that change, but not a soul has ever accused me of having style.

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    3/04/2024 4:41 PM  #13

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    It’s a nicely executed modification.
    The price includes the replacement tail panel.

    I actually like the replacement lens for stock housing, just not the price.


     

    3/04/2024 6:30 PM  #14

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    I said I liked it, but would never do it.

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    3/05/2024 9:43 AM  #15

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    My opinion; I kind of like that blacked-out look, but it needs the gas filler to break up the black.  I also like the exhaust tips through the valance.  I don’t like the wing.
    However, I wouldn’t do any of it to my Mustang.

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    3/08/2024 9:12 PM  #16

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    The kit that I posted use to be cheap. It was like $60 or $70 for the kit.  For me I don't mind the looks of the taillights personally I think they'd look better with trim. I wouldn't ever remove the gas filler cap.

    No this is not a Mustang that I've been building. The pictures were copied from the link.

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    3/09/2024 6:51 AM  #17

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    Nos681 wrote:

    It’s a nicely executed modification.
    The price includes the replacement tail panel.

    I actually like the replacement lens for stock housing, just not the price.


     
    Those look nice

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    3/09/2024 8:12 AM  #18

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    Remember these?

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    3/09/2024 12:47 PM  #19

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    Re: There are new six peice rear taillight kits for 1965-1966 mustang

    Yes, I thought these taillights looked OK (but wouldn't do it). 
    However, I was never thrilled by the 'trumpet' exhaust tips.
    To each his own! 

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    3/09/2024 5:29 PM  #20

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    BobE wrote:

    To each his own! 

     
    Amen brother.

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    3/09/2024 11:07 PM  #21

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    It would be interesting to know if the panel is an overlay or if it needs to be welded. I havent read the instructions on the company's website. I would want a fuel filler cap. I've been debating buying another taillight panel and customizing it or buying the few odds and ends it takes plus time and fabwork for a 1967 taillight panel swap. I've seen in on a 1965 in pictures on a different mustang forum years back.

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    3/10/2024 1:33 AM  #22

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    It’s a nicely executed modification.
    The price includes the replacement tail panel.

    I actually like the replacement lens for stock housing, just not the price.


     
    I actually didn't realize that there's flush fit lenses I like those. I made some transparent smoke gray lenses but I have to remake the one. I had them made so they were counter sunk then I thought I'll heat the plastic more and make the transparent smoke gray lense more raised and it didn't look right. I think that was due to it not being totally flush like your lenses. Otherwise I wouldve liked them.

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    3/10/2024 1:53 AM  #23

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    MS wrote:

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    I have saw a mustang at the local car show that had that installed.

    We should make a list of dealership FORD or one of the dealerships brands for Mustang Add ons.  I found a list a while ago that showed Actual FOMOCo # for a 1965- I can't remember what year but Coupe rear interior quarter armrests. Looking at the drawings and also seeing a Cougar interior I think that's what couldve been an option for Mustangs. Just now thinking  i thought. Hmm I guess I could buy spare interior 1/4 trim panel and modify them to my liking.

    Does anyone here have a 1965-66 Mustang with an 8 track player in the dash?

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